HS 1803 — Cocoa paste
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 18 Cocoa and cocoa preparations
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 18
Chapter 18 Cocoa and cocoa preparations
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 1803 covers
Cocoa beans, cocoa paste, powder, and chocolate and other cocoa preparations.
Classification notes
Degree of processing (beans vs chocolate) drives the heading.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 1803
What is HS 1803?
Cocoa paste is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 18 (Cocoa and cocoa preparations). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 1803?
Cocoa paste covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 1803 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 1803 products?
Degree of processing (beans vs chocolate) drives the heading.